Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None required

Course Description

In this course you will explore and apply the specific techniques and considerations required for observational drawing, developing an understanding of perspective, line, space, colour and tone. You will also select and apply appropriate media and tools to create different effects in observational drawings.

Sketchbooks and the cafe drawing traditionTask 3: Plein Air drawing - drawing in sketchbooks in cafes

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

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Drawing in public 2: refining sketches

make 2 refined / finished drawings based on last week’s sketches

Task 4: make a resolved drawing from sketches

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

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Project 1:Overview and commencing project 1. Make a constructed object which will become the subject of your illustration for project 1

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

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Project 1:Continuing project 1. Produce detailed sketches of your object. produce thumbnails of your composition. draw the object from 3 viewpoints on one page. Use heavy weight paper 300 gsm watercolour or other paper suitable for drawing. May use any coloured media - pencil, marker or a combination.

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

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Drawing in public: museum drawing excursion

Produce 10 to 12 sketches in the museum of animals, insects, dinosaurs - whatever you like. Sketches must show detail and observational skills.

Task 5: sketches (if submitting this task as part of your folio, scan your sketches to fit on one page and print on A3).

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

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Form / structure

observing and drawing the underlying structure or framework of an object. Work in blue or grey pencil as an under-drawing, using perspective and measuring as tools to achieve accuracy in the drawing. task 6: bike structures

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

10.

Opaque, Translucent, Transparent

Glass bottles

Table drawing – Ink, brush, nib & wash

Task 7: translucent / transparent

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6

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Ink and plant, silhouettes and detail. How to show form using a combination of silhouettes or flat shapes, combined with line work. Ink and brush techniques.

refine and resolve the watercolour drawing. (different package from last week or continue on from last week).

Task 11: packaging - continued

1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.6

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Selection and presentation of drawings for folio

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Not required

References

Other Resources

You will require materials and tools that are listed in the Graphic Design Kit and you will need to bring specific materials each week. Some materials are provided. Your instructor will let you know what you need to bring for each week. It is essential that you have an A2 folder (plastic or paper) for storing your work in our plan drawers. You will also need a sketchbook (any kind you prefer) solely for this course.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’.

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.

You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises and creative activities. The assessment tasks are:Major drawing projectFolio of drawing exercises.

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more assessment tasks. Assessment tasks in this unit are graded.

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Assessment tasks:This course has 2 PROJECTS AND 11 TASKS. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

Make your own 3D object and create drawings from 3 angles. Communicate form, detail and texture of the observed object.

50%

DUE WEEK 16 : Project 2.

Folio of 8 class tasks, (chosen from the 11 tasks completed in class), presented flat in a folio and submitted to Canvas.

50%

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Attendance The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.Student feedback at RMIT

Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & ExtensionsAll assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy. If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task. The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

Cover Sheet for Submissions You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Submission cover sheet

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity (unresolved)